Place orthodontic wax on the end of the wire

Use a pencil eraser to push the wire toward the tooth

Clip the end of the wire with clean nail clippers

If unable to manage at home, call the office for a comfort visit

Place orthodontic wax on the loose bracket if it's rubbing your cheek

If it's a front bracket - please call the office to move up your appointment

Move to your next tray in the sequence and wear for two weeks

If you lost the last tray in the sequence, wear the previous tray and call the office to move up your appointment

Continue wearing a tray until your next appointment. If you stop wearing any aligners, the teeth will shift unfavorably.

Manage with over-the-counter pain medication (Tylenol, ibuprofen)

Drink cold water

Eat soft foods

Soreness is normal to experience, particularly in the first days after your appointment.

Place orthodontic wax on any areas rubbing against your cheek/lips

Rinse with Peroxyl, Canker-X Rincinol,  or Oral B Mouth Sore mouth rinses